What to expect on a Misdub Island stay in San Blas
Misdub Island is surrounded by shallow turquoise water, coral reefs and soft sandbars. Its private overwater cabins let guests wake above the Caribbean, while the dock and shaded common spaces provide simple places to read, rest and watch the sunset.
Sea San Blas is 100% Guna-owned and has run trips in Guna Yala for more than 20 years. Your stay pays local captains, cooks and island hosts directly. On Misdub, you’re hosted by the local Guna family who manages the island and prepares traditional meals.
The cabins are rustic and welcoming, with double and single beds depending on occupancy. Every cabin uses the island’s shared bathroom facilities, where the showers are basic and use treated water. Meals are served during the island stay, with one drink per meal and fresh seafood or chicken options. Time on Misdub can be kept relaxed or combined with paid excursions to nearby islands and the natural pool.
Electricity comes from a generator and is available during set hours, with designated areas for charging devices; island staff will tell you the schedule when you arrive. Wi-Fi is generally available on the island while the generators are on, but once they’re turned off at night there’s no signal until the next day. Mobile signal varies a lot by island, location, time of day and weather, and phone reception in and around the islands is generally very weak. Evenings are quiet and relaxed, ideal for stargazing and unwinding in the ocean breeze.
Misdub Island Prices
Prices are per person. Children ages 5–9 pay USD 135.00 for one night, or USD 95.00 per night for 2+ nights. Toddlers ages 0–4 pay USD 50.00 per night.
Private cabin
Sleeps 2–4 guests
- 1 night
- USD 220.00
- 2+ nights, per night
- USD 150.00
Who it suits
Couples, families and small groups who want a private cabin over the water, and travellers who value natural surroundings and an unhurried island atmosphere. There is no minimum age, but solo travellers can’t book Misdub. Each cabin sleeps 2–4 guests, and groups of five or more can book several cabins. Children ages 5–9 count towards occupancy and pay the child rate, while toddlers (0–4) pay USD 50.00 per night and don’t count towards occupancy.
How 1 night on Misdub unfolds.
Day 1: Arrival
Panama City to Misdub Island
Pickup at your hotel, Airbnb or confirmed pickup point in Panama City, the drive to the port and the boat to Misdub Island, with time to settle in before lunch.
- 5:00 – 5:20 AM
- Pickup from your hotel, Airbnb or confirmed pickup point
- ~5:30 AM
- Depart Panama City
- ~6:30 AM
- Breakfast stopNot included
- 7:15 – 7:30 AM
- Passport verification
- 8:00 – 8:45 AM
- Arrive at the port
- 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- Arrive on Misdub Island
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Settle in and start enjoying Misdub Island
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- LunchIncluded
- 12:30 – 6:30 PM
- Relax on Misdub Island, or join your excursions if you have selected them
- 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- DinnerIncluded
This itinerary is tentative. Times and stops may change without notice, and activities may not happen in the order shown, due to local Guna logistics, weather or sea conditions. Expect sudden weather changes during the trip.
Day 2: Standard checkout
Return to Panama City
Breakfast, an 8:00 AM boat to the port and the drive back to Panama City. Lunch is not included; choose late checkout for lunch on the island.
- 6:30 – 7:30 AM
- BreakfastIncluded
- 8:00 AM
- Depart Misdub Island
- 8:30 – 8:45 AM
- Arrive at the port
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Estimated drop-off in Panama City
Arrival time back to Panama City will vary due to traffic and weather. Our round-trip transport takes you back to your hotel, Airbnb or hostel in Panama City. We can also drop you off at Tocumen International Airport, Albrook Airport or Albrook Bus Terminal at no extra cost. Inform us before you leave the islands so we can arrange it. *Pickups and drop-offs at the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra USD 10.00 per person, payable when you book.
Day 2: Late checkout
Return to Panama City
Stay on the island until the 3:00 PM departure, with lunch included.
- 6:30 – 7:30 AM
- BreakfastIncluded
- 9:00 AM
- Vacate the cabin for cleaning; luggage is stored in the common area or restaurant
- 9:10 – 11:30 AM
- Island time or snorkelling
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- LunchIncluded
- 12:30 – 2:45 PM
- Continue enjoying Misdub Island
- 3:00 PM
- Depart Misdub Island
- 3:30 PM
- Arrive at the port
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM
- Estimated drop-off in Panama City
Late checkout costs USD 35.00 per person for ages 10 and over, USD 15.00 for ages 5–9 and nothing for ages 0–4. It includes lunch and must be selected and paid while making the booking. It can’t be added on the day of your trip. Snorkelling masks are provided during excursions only, so bring your own for island snorkelling. Arrival time back to Panama City will vary due to traffic and weather. Our round-trip transport takes you back to your hotel, Airbnb or hostel in Panama City. We can also drop you off at Tocumen International Airport, Albrook Airport or Albrook Bus Terminal at no extra cost. Inform us before you leave the islands so we can arrange it. *Pickups and drop-offs at the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra USD 10.00 per person, payable when you book.
Day 1: Arrival
Panama City to Misdub Island
Pickup at your hotel, Airbnb or confirmed pickup point in Panama City, the drive to the port and the boat to Misdub Island, with time to settle in before lunch.
- 5:00 – 5:20 AM
- Pickup from your hotel, Airbnb or confirmed pickup point
- ~5:30 AM
- Depart Panama City
- ~6:30 AM
- Breakfast stopNot included
- 7:15 – 7:30 AM
- Passport verification
- 8:00 – 8:45 AM
- Arrive at the port
- 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- Arrive on Misdub Island
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Settle in and start enjoying Misdub Island
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- LunchIncluded
- 12:30 – 6:30 PM
- Relax on Misdub Island, or join your excursions if you have selected them
- 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- DinnerIncluded
This itinerary is tentative. Times and stops may change without notice, and activities may not happen in the order shown, due to local Guna logistics, weather or sea conditions. Expect sudden weather changes during the trip.
Day 2: Full island day
Free time on Misdub Island
There is no fixed daily schedule. Your full day is designed around three meal times, all included.
- Breakfast
- 6:30 – 7:30 AMIncluded
- Lunch
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMIncluded
- Dinner
- 6:30 – 7:30 PMIncluded
Between meals, enjoy free time at the beach and around the facilities on Misdub Island. If you booked an excursion, the local staff will confirm its departure time on the island. Times can vary from day to day and cannot be confirmed exactly in advance.
Day 3: Standard checkout
Return to Panama City
Breakfast, an 8:00 AM boat to the port and the drive back to Panama City. Lunch is not included; choose late checkout for lunch on the island.
- 6:30 – 7:30 AM
- BreakfastIncluded
- 8:00 AM
- Depart Misdub Island
- 8:30 – 8:45 AM
- Arrive at the port
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Estimated drop-off in Panama City
Arrival time back to Panama City will vary due to traffic and weather. Our round-trip transport takes you back to your hotel, Airbnb or hostel in Panama City. We can also drop you off at Tocumen International Airport, Albrook Airport or Albrook Bus Terminal at no extra cost. Inform us before you leave the islands so we can arrange it. *Pickups and drop-offs at the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra USD 10.00 per person, payable when you book.
Day 3: Late checkout
Return to Panama City
Stay on the island until the 3:00 PM departure, with lunch included.
- 6:30 – 7:30 AM
- BreakfastIncluded
- 9:00 AM
- Vacate the cabin for cleaning; luggage is stored in the common area or restaurant
- 9:10 – 11:30 AM
- Island time or snorkelling
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- LunchIncluded
- 12:30 – 2:45 PM
- Continue enjoying Misdub Island
- 3:00 PM
- Depart Misdub Island
- 3:30 PM
- Arrive at the port
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM
- Estimated drop-off in Panama City
Late checkout costs USD 35.00 per person for ages 10 and over, USD 15.00 for ages 5–9 and nothing for ages 0–4. It includes lunch and must be selected and paid while making the booking. It can’t be added on the day of your trip. Snorkelling masks are provided during excursions only, so bring your own for island snorkelling. Arrival time back to Panama City will vary due to traffic and weather. Our round-trip transport takes you back to your hotel, Airbnb or hostel in Panama City. We can also drop you off at Tocumen International Airport, Albrook Airport or Albrook Bus Terminal at no extra cost. Inform us before you leave the islands so we can arrange it. *Pickups and drop-offs at the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra USD 10.00 per person, payable when you book.
Day 1: Arrival
Panama City to Misdub Island
Pickup at your hotel, Airbnb or confirmed pickup point in Panama City, the drive to the port and the boat to Misdub Island, with time to settle in before lunch.
- 5:00 – 5:20 AM
- Pickup from your hotel, Airbnb or confirmed pickup point
- ~5:30 AM
- Depart Panama City
- ~6:30 AM
- Breakfast stopNot included
- 7:15 – 7:30 AM
- Passport verification
- 8:00 – 8:45 AM
- Arrive at the port
- 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- Arrive on Misdub Island
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Settle in and start enjoying Misdub Island
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- LunchIncluded
- 12:30 – 6:30 PM
- Relax on Misdub Island, or join your excursions if you have selected them
- 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- DinnerIncluded
This itinerary is tentative. Times and stops may change without notice, and activities may not happen in the order shown, due to local Guna logistics, weather or sea conditions. Expect sudden weather changes during the trip.
Day 2 onward: Full island days
Free time on Misdub Island
There is no fixed daily schedule. Your full day is designed around three meal times, all included.
- Breakfast
- 6:30 – 7:30 AMIncluded
- Lunch
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMIncluded
- Dinner
- 6:30 – 7:30 PMIncluded
Between meals, enjoy free time at the beach and around the facilities on Misdub Island. If you booked an excursion, the local staff will confirm its departure time on the island. Times can vary from day to day and cannot be confirmed exactly in advance.
Final day: Standard checkout
Return to Panama City
Breakfast, an 8:00 AM boat to the port and the drive back to Panama City. Lunch is not included; choose late checkout for lunch on the island.
- 6:30 – 7:30 AM
- BreakfastIncluded
- 8:00 AM
- Depart Misdub Island
- 8:30 – 8:45 AM
- Arrive at the port
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Estimated drop-off in Panama City
Arrival time back to Panama City will vary due to traffic and weather. Our round-trip transport takes you back to your hotel, Airbnb or hostel in Panama City. We can also drop you off at Tocumen International Airport, Albrook Airport or Albrook Bus Terminal at no extra cost. Inform us before you leave the islands so we can arrange it. *Pickups and drop-offs at the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra USD 10.00 per person, payable when you book.
Final day: Late checkout
Return to Panama City
Stay on the island until the 3:00 PM departure, with lunch included.
- 6:30 – 7:30 AM
- BreakfastIncluded
- 9:00 AM
- Vacate the cabin for cleaning; luggage is stored in the common area or restaurant
- 9:10 – 11:30 AM
- Island time or snorkelling
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- LunchIncluded
- 12:30 – 2:45 PM
- Continue enjoying Misdub Island
- 3:00 PM
- Depart Misdub Island
- 3:30 PM
- Arrive at the port
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM
- Estimated drop-off in Panama City
Late checkout costs USD 35.00 per person for ages 10 and over, USD 15.00 for ages 5–9 and nothing for ages 0–4. It includes lunch and must be selected and paid while making the booking. It can’t be added on the day of your trip. Snorkelling masks are provided during excursions only, so bring your own for island snorkelling. Arrival time back to Panama City will vary due to traffic and weather. Our round-trip transport takes you back to your hotel, Airbnb or hostel in Panama City. We can also drop you off at Tocumen International Airport, Albrook Airport or Albrook Bus Terminal at no extra cost. Inform us before you leave the islands so we can arrange it. *Pickups and drop-offs at the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra USD 10.00 per person, payable when you book.
What’s included.
Included
- Round-trip shared ground transport
- Round-trip shared boat transport
- Overnight accommodation in a private overwater cabin
- Meals during the island stay
- Fresh seafood or chicken
- One drink with each meal: water, juice or soda
- Entrance to Misdub Island
- Snorkelling masks (during excursions only)
- Life jackets
Not included
- Guna Border Fee, paid in cash: $22 for foreign visitors, $7 for Panama residents, free for ages 0–9
- Drinking water beyond the drink served with each meal
- Alcohol: you can bring your own
- Beach towels
- Soap or other personal utility items
- Food purchased at the breakfast stop
- Optional excursions: USD 25.00 per excursion for ages 10+, USD 12.50 for ages 5–9, free for ages 0–4; selected and paid for during booking
- Late checkout: USD 35.00 for ages 10+, USD 15.00 for ages 5–9, free for ages 0–4; includes lunch on the final day
Before you go.
What accommodation is available on Misdub Island?
Misdub Island offers one accommodation type: a private overwater cabin with double and single beds, depending on occupancy. Each cabin sleeps 2–4 guests, so solo travellers can’t book a stay on Misdub; groups of five or more can book several cabins. Cabins use the island’s shared bathroom facilities, with basic showers that use treated water.
Are the showers fresh water or salt water?
Neither, exactly. The showers on the islands are very basic and rustic. The water is taken from the ocean and goes through an underground treatment process, then it’s pumped up to the showers, so it isn’t salt water, but it isn’t fully fresh water like you’d find in a hotel or city either.
How much does a private cabin on Misdub Island cost?
Guests ages 10 and over pay the adult rate: USD 220.00 per person for one night, or USD 150.00 per person, per night for stays of two nights or more. Children ages 5–9 pay USD 135.00 per person for one night, or USD 95.00 per person, per night for stays of two nights or more. Toddlers ages 0–4 pay USD 50.00 per night.
Do children count towards the cabin capacity?
Children ages 5–9 do: they count towards the private cabin’s total occupancy of 2–4 guests. Toddlers ages 0–4 don’t count towards occupancy. There is no minimum age.
Are meals included during the stay?
Yes. Meals and the drinks served with them during the island stay are included. Seafood or chicken are the protein options; for something else, ask on the island or have a double portion of vegetables, rice and beans. Bring your own drinking water. On the final day, lunch on the island is included only with late checkout. The arrival-day breakfast stop is optional; food there is not included and is paid separately.
What drinks are included with meals?
Each included meal comes with 1 drink: water, juice or soda. If you’d like more, you can buy extra drinks on the island.
Are excursions included in the accommodation price?
No. Excursions cost USD 25.00 per person, per excursion, for ages 10 and over, USD 12.50 for ages 5–9 and nothing for ages 0–4. Select and pay for them during booking, as they can’t be added on the day of your trip. You may book one excursion for a one-night stay, up to two for a two-night stay, or up to three for a stay of three nights or more.
Which excursions can I take from Misdub Island?
Each excursion visits 2 islands and the natural pool. Islands visited may be repeated across multiple excursions or multi-night stays, depending on availability and daily logistics. Island staff provide the exact names, destinations, schedules and further details after you arrive.
Can I add extras or add-ons after I book?
All extras and add-ons must be selected and paid for when you book. Once the day of your trip arrives, you can’t add or request any extras or add-ons.
Is transport from Panama City included?
Yes. The stay includes round-trip shared 4x4 SUV transport from Panama City and round-trip boat transfers. On the way back, you are dropped off at your hotel or Airbnb.
What time is pickup from Panama City?
Pickup is generally 5:00 – 5:20 AM from your Panama City hotel, Airbnb or confirmed pickup point. Departure from Panama City is at about 5:30 AM.
Where can I be picked up and dropped off?
We pick you up and drop you off at hotels, hostels and Airbnb in and around Panama City. When you book, search for your pickup location and the booking system will tell you whether it’s inside our pickup area. Pickups from the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra USD 10.00 per person. You can change your pickup location up to 24 hours before your trip; changes on the morning of the trip aren’t possible. After your trip, we can also drop you off at Tocumen International Airport, Albrook Airport or Albrook Bus Terminal at no extra cost. Just let us know when you leave the islands so we can arrange it.
How does late checkout work?
Late checkout costs USD 35.00 per person for ages 10 and over, USD 15.00 for ages 5–9 and nothing for ages 0–4. It includes lunch and extends your island stay until the 3:00 PM departure. It must be selected and paid for while booking, and can’t be added on the day of your trip. After you leave the cabin at 9:00 AM, your luggage is stored in the island’s common area or restaurant.
What time will I return to Panama City?
With standard checkout, you generally arrive back in Panama City at 12:00 – 1:00 PM; lunch is not included that day. With late checkout, you generally arrive back at 7:00 – 7:30 PM.
What should I bring to Misdub Island?
Here’s what to pack for your stay. There are no ATMs on the islands, so bring enough cash in US dollars.
- Original passport
- Cash for the Guna Border Fee
- Cash for island purchases (beer, water or souvenirs)
- Drinking water
- Snacks and any additional personal drinks
- Beach towel and beach accessories
- Camera
- Dry bag or waterproof backpack
- Sunscreen, lotion and after-sun care
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Soap or body wash, and personal toiletries
- Bug repellent
- Water shoes or sandals
- Power bank to charge your electronics
- Optional: your own snorkelling mask and snorkel, as the ones provided on the islands and excursions are shared by all guests that day
- Good vibes
Can I bring my own alcohol, drinks and snacks?
Yes. You’re welcome to bring your own alcohol, drinks and snacks for your stay.
Is there Wi-Fi or phone signal on the island?
Wi-Fi is generally available on the island while the generators are on, but once they’re turned off at night there’s no signal until the next day. Mobile signal varies a lot by island, location, time of day and weather, and phone reception in and around the islands is generally very weak.
Are there vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes. Island staff can prepare eggs with other foods such as rice, beans, potatoes, fries, salads and fruit, among other options. What’s available varies from island to island, so tell the staff your requests when you arrive. There are no vegetarian protein options such as tofu or soy products. Vegans can have a double portion of the sides, such as rice, beans and salad, in place of the chicken, meat or fish. We recommend that vegetarians and vegans bring their own snacks, food and drinks to have during and between meals.
Will I see starfish at the natural pool?
Starfish are usually around the natural pool, but they won’t always be there, so sightings aren’t guaranteed.
Cancellation & refunds.
You may cancel your trip at any time. For customer cancellations, you receive a 90% refund when you cancel 5 or more calendar days before your trip starts, a 50% refund when you cancel 3 or 4 calendar days before, and no refund when you cancel 2 or fewer calendar days before. We count Panama calendar dates; refund tiers change at midnight in Panama. Sea San Blas may consider an exception for a verified emergency; exceptions are not guaranteed. All payments are processed securely on our website or via bank transfer.
Passport, transport and border requirements
- Bring your original passport. Entry is not permitted without it, and photocopies are not accepted.
- Shared transport is used for all customers; it is not private.
- Toddlers must sit on an accompanying adult’s lap during all ground and boat transport.
- Travellers ages 0–9 do not pay the Guna Border Fee. Travellers ages 10 and older must pay it in cash: $22 for foreign visitors or $7 for Panama residents.
- Food at the breakfast stop is optional, not included, and paid separately if you choose it.
- There are no ATMs on the islands, so bring enough cash for the Guna Border Fee and personal purchases.
Traveller suitability
This trip is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers, people with back or hip problems, or anyone with a serious pre-existing medical condition.




